Unit 3: The American Revolution and Winning Independence
SSUSH3 The student will explain the primary causes of the American Revolution.
a. Explain how the end of Anglo-French imperial competition as seen in the French and Indian War and the 1763 Treaty of Paris laid the groundwork for the American Revolution.
b. Explain colonial response to such British actions as the Proclamation of 1763, the Stamp Act, and the Intolerable Acts as seen in Sons and Daughters of Liberty and Committees of Correspondence.
c. Explain the importance of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense to the movement for independence.
SSCG2 The student will analyze the natural rights philosophy and the nature of government expressed in the Declaration of Independence.
a. Compare and contrast the Declaration of Independence and the Social Contract Theory.
b. Evaluate the Declaration of Independence as a persuasive argument.
SSUSH4 The student will identify the ideological, military, and diplomatic aspects of the American Revolution.
a. Explain the language, organization, and intellectual sources of the Declaration of Independence; include the writing of John Locke and the role of Thomas Jefferson.
b. Explain the reason for and significance of the French alliance and foreign assistance and the roles of Benjamin Franklin and the Marquis de Lafayette.
c. Analyze George Washington as a military leader; include the creation of a professional military and the life of a common soldier, and describe the significance of the crossing of the Delaware River and Valley Forge.
Unit 3
"The American Revolution and Winning Independence"
ALWAYS WRITE THE ESSENTIAL QUESTION IN YOUR JOURNAL
14) JOURNAL ENTRY, “Marching Towards Liberty”
Essential Question –What events contributed to American Independence from Great Britain?
On the Right Side – Research and record the year of each event and then write why each event was significant in regards to the colonies eventual separation from England.
On the Left Side – Cut and Tape the pre-revolutionary art. Using the Internet, research the origins of the piece. Then answer the question given to you, “Do you think the artist correctly depicts the event?” “If not, why?” – Your write should be ¾ to 1 page in length.
Essential Question –What was the French and Indian War and how did it lay the groundwork towards American Revolution?
On the Right Side – Cut/Tape “French & Indian War” graphic organizer Explore the following links: Identify the root causes of the French and Indian War, the effects of the war, and the British response to those effects. Include Pontiac’s Rebellion, Proclamation Line of 1763, and Stamp Act on your chart.
On the Left Side – Identify the Treaty of Paris of 1763. Explain what France gave up as a result of this treaty. Then go to the following link and write a response about the “impact” of the Treaty of Paris had on thecolonists.
oWhat was the role and purpose of the Committees of Correspondence?
Underneath this, write 5 Bullets taking direct quotes (with explanation) from Thomas Paine’s Common Sense that best supports a case for the American colonies separation from the British Empire.
17) JOURNAL ENTRY, “Declaration of Independence” Essential Question –What was the tone of the Declaration of Independence and how were the ideas of John Locke emphasized?
On the Left Side – Create a “break-up” letter using 5 examples from the Declaration of Independence as to the reasons for dissolving the relationship. Write it in “everyday language”. Make direct reference to the grievances in the document.
On the RIGHT Side – Write the phrase (within the Declaration of Independence) that best describes John Locke’s ideas. Underneath this define "unalienable" as stated in the document.
18) JOURNAL ENTRY, “Benjamin Franklin and Marquis de Lafayette” Essential Question –What roles did Benjamin Franklin and Marquis de Lafayette play in the American Revolutionary War?
On the Right Side – Using the link below. Write and answer the following:
oWhat was Franklin’s role during the American Revolution?
oWhat event persuaded the French to aid the Americans in the war?
19) JOURNAL ENTRY “George Washington” Essential Question –What roles did George Washington play in the American Revolutionary War?
On the Right Side – Using links of your choosing. Write and answer the following:
o Describe Washington’s military experience prior to the Revolutionary War.
o What was his official title during the war?
o How did Washington create a professional army?
On the Left Side – Using links of your choosing. Write and answer the following:
o Describe the events and the results of the “Crossing of the Delaware” – and “Valley Forge”. Describe in detail.
o Underneath this research how geography played a role at the Battle of Yorktown. Make sure you understand the significance of this battle in the Revolutionary War.
Unit 3: The American Revolution and Winning Independence
SSUSH3 The student will explain the primary causes of the American Revolution.a. Explain how the end of Anglo-French imperial competition as seen in the French and Indian War and the 1763 Treaty of Paris laid the groundwork for the American Revolution.
b. Explain colonial response to such British actions as the Proclamation of 1763, the Stamp Act, and the Intolerable Acts as seen in Sons and Daughters of Liberty and Committees of Correspondence.
c. Explain the importance of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense to the movement for independence.
SSCG2 The student will analyze the natural rights philosophy and the nature of government expressed in the Declaration of Independence.
a. Compare and contrast the Declaration of Independence and the Social Contract Theory.
b. Evaluate the Declaration of Independence as a persuasive argument.
SSUSH4 The student will identify the ideological, military, and diplomatic aspects of the American Revolution.
a. Explain the language, organization, and intellectual sources of the Declaration of Independence; include the writing of John Locke and the role of Thomas Jefferson.
b. Explain the reason for and significance of the French alliance and foreign assistance and the roles of Benjamin Franklin and the Marquis de Lafayette.
c. Analyze George Washington as a military leader; include the creation of a professional military and the life of a common soldier, and describe the significance of the crossing of the Delaware River and Valley Forge.
Unit 3
"The American Revolution and Winning Independence"
Enrichment Activity worth 10 pts. on test.
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13) JOURNAL ENTRY, “Activating Words: Unit 3”
On the Right Side- Cut and tape Unit 3 Vocabulary Sheet
On the Left Side-
ALWAYS WRITE THE ESSENTIAL QUESTION IN YOUR JOURNAL14) JOURNAL ENTRY, “Marching Towards Liberty”
Essential Question –What events contributed to American Independence from Great Britain?
On the Right Side – Research and record the year of each event and then write why each event was significant in regards to the colonies eventual separation from England.
On the Left Side – Cut and Tape the pre-revolutionary art. Using the Internet, research the origins of the piece. Then answer the question given to you, “Do you think the artist correctly depicts the event?” “If not, why?” – Your write should be ¾ to 1 page in length.
15) JOURNAL ENTRY, “The French and Indian War”
Essential Question –What was the French and Indian War and how did it lay the groundwork towards American Revolution?
On the Right Side – Cut/Tape “French & Indian War” graphic organizer Explore the following links: Identify the root causes of the French and Indian War, the effects of the war, and the British response to those effects. Include Pontiac’s Rebellion, Proclamation Line of 1763, and Stamp Act on your chart.
On the Left Side – Identify the Treaty of Paris of 1763. Explain what France gave up as a result of this treaty. Then go to the following link and write a response about the “impact” of the Treaty of Paris had on the colonists.
16) JOURNAL ENTRY, “The Sons of Liberty”
Essential Question –What role did the Sons of Liberty and Thomas Paine play in the American Revolution?
- On the Right Side – Read article from this link
http://www.bostonteapartyship.com/sons-of-liberty- Answer the following questions:
- o Who were the Sons of Liberty, and where did the name come from?
- o Why did the Sons of Liberty protest the Stamp Act, and how did they do it?
- o Where did the Sons of Liberty meet?
- o Draw the Sons of Liberty Flag, and tell what it stood for.
- o Describe what the Sons of Liberty did at the Boston Tea Party and the role of Samuel Adams.
- On the Left Side – Read the article from this link.
- o http://www.history.com/topics/committees-of-correspondence
- o Answer the following:
- o What was the role and purpose of the Committees of Correspondence?
Underneath this, write 5 Bullets taking direct quotes (with explanation) from Thomas Paine’s Common Sense that best supports a case for the American colonies separation from the British Empire.17) JOURNAL ENTRY, “Declaration of Independence”
Essential Question –What was the tone of the Declaration of Independence and how were the ideas of John Locke emphasized?
Explanation of Grievances
18) JOURNAL ENTRY, “Benjamin Franklin and Marquis de Lafayette”
Essential Question –What roles did Benjamin Franklin and Marquis de Lafayette play in the American Revolutionary War?
- On the Right Side – Using the link below. Write and answer the following:
- o What was Franklin’s role during the American Revolution?
- o What event persuaded the French to aid the Americans in the war?
http://history.state.gov/milestones/1776-1783/BFranklin19) JOURNAL ENTRY “George Washington”
Essential Question –What roles did George Washington play in the American Revolutionary War?
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